Schweikert: “We’ve been here what, five months? Please, there’s things that actually have to be done and it’s so frustrating that we’re not a policymaking body, we’re a theatrical body.”
Just a few months into the new year, the U.S. House has already passed several measures to improve our health care system, crack down on Washington corruption, and protect consumers – but Congressman David Schweikert isn’t happy about it. According to a report from the Arizona Mirror, Schweikert complained yesterday that “it’s so frustrating that we’re not a policymaking body, we’re a theatrical body.”
Maybe Congressman Schweikert is too distracted by the ethics investigation roiling his re-election bid to remember that he has spent the last five months voting to block legislation that would have a real positive impact on the lives of hardworking Arizonans.
As a reminder, here are just a few of the measures Schweikert has had the opportunity to help pass over the last few months:
- Last week, the House passed a bipartisan bill package that would lower the costs of prescription drugs by taking on predatory companies, help states lower the costs of coverage on their own marketplaces, and crack down on junk plans that discriminate against people with preexisting conditions and rip off hardworking families. Schweikert voted no.
- Earlier this year, the House passed legislation that would crack down on big money in politics to rein in Washington’s corrupt political system and make government accountable to the American people again. Schweikert — who is under investigation for his potentially illegal handling of tax dollars and improper campaign contributions – again voted no.
- And today, Schweikert said no to key legislation that would protect consumers, particularly active-duty military members and their families, as well as student loan borrowers.
“Congressman Schweikert has said no to legislation that would lower health care costs, protect those with pre-existing conditions, and clean up the corrupting influence of big money in politics – so what exactly is it that he’d like to see passed?” asked DCCC Spokesperson Brooke Goren.
###